How we used Plus Codes to create over 14,000 addresses in a Brazilian favela
Here’s a look at how communities in Brazil used Plus Codes Google technology to connect with much-needed services. Maps
Google Maps holiday trends worth mulling over
This holiday season, many of us are feeling more comfortable traveling to see loved ones, shopping in person and scoping out the things to do and places to visit. As we continue to navigate this new normal, we took a…
White Rabbit makes leap for time over fiber
Seven Solutions sets new record for long-distance White Rabbit high-accuracy time-over-fiber link The White Rabbit link has an approximate distance of 1,350 km (840 miles) and was deployed in collaboration with Optiver U.S., a financial company, to connect Chicago and…
Galileo down over weekend
The entire Galileo system suffered an unexpected and hitherto unexplained signal outage, beginning on Thursday, July 11 at 1:00 pm Central European Time. At about that time, users noticed that all ephemeris stopped broadcasting, and then a Notice Advice to Galileo…
With Brexit looming, EU and UK tangle over Galileo
An increasingly bitter political and economic argument between the United Kingdom (U.K.) and the European Union (EU) has alternately stalled and unfrozen progress on Galileo. Why does this matter from a defense and security viewpoint? Because it’s all about access…
No positive train control on train that derailed over Interstate 5
Multiple injuries and fatalities have been reported after an Amtrak train derailed Dec. 18 on the inaugural run of a new high-speed service linking Seattle and Portland. Train 501 was going south when it derailed while crossing a bridge over…
Casio’s updated watch for pilots can track GPS coordinates and sync over Bluetooth – The Verge
The Verge Casio's updated watch for pilots can track GPS coordinates and sync over BluetoothThe VergeThe original Gravitymaster GPW1000 was a pilot-focused watch that included the ability to track latitude and uses a hybrid GPS and radio system to automatically…
Casio’s updated watch for pilots can track GPS coordinates and sync over Bluetooth – The Verge
The Verge Casio's updated watch for pilots can track GPS coordinates and sync over BluetoothThe VergeCasio announced a new model in its G-Shock Gravitymaster line at this year's Baselworld 2017 watch show, and it brings a new feature to the…